Buenos Aires · GAUCHO RANCH DAY TRIPS FROM BUENOS AIRES
One long day: horses in the morning, an asado at noon and a riding display before the bus back. These 11 estancia trips are compared on drive time, whether the wine is included and how much saddle time you actually get.
Travel from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco and a working estancia for a full day of Pampas culture. You’ll visit the old town, ride a horse or carriage, eat empanadas and asado, and watch music, dancing, and gaucho skills in Premium options. Guides such as Florencia, Oriana, and Facundo are praised for clear commentary.
“The guide was amazing, the day was planned really well”
Leave Buenos Aires at 9:30 a.m. for Estancia Santa Susana near Los Cardales. With guides such as Sofia, Eileen, or Alan, you’ll see the ranch museum and chapel, ride in a carriage or on horseback, eat a full parrillada with wine, and watch tango, folk music, boleadoras, and gaucho horsemanship.
“I especially enjoyed the gaucho show. It was amazing to see the gauchos leading a horseback ride, serving the meal and demonstrating their skills with their horses. They worked really hard and were super hospitable.”
Leave central Buenos Aires by coach for Estancia Don Silvano, where you’ll enjoy empanadas, wine, horseback riding, an asado lunch, mate, folk music, dancing, and gaucho horsemanship. The ranch is tourist-friendly rather than remote, with hotel pickup from downtown and a maximum of 20 people.
“The food , dancing and horsemanship were excellent, A plesant day in the country. I feel it was overpriced.”
Travel from Buenos Aires to Argentina Polo Day for a nighttime match on one of Argentina’s few illuminated professional polo fields. A bilingual guide explains the rules, you may practice with a mallet and visit the pony line, then finish with empanadas, wine, dessert, and a traditional asado.
“We had an awesome time at night polo. We enjoyed watching and learning about the game, visiting the museum, helping take part in the game and also learning how to play polo. This tour is a must for anyone interested in something fun to do while in BA, Argentina.”
Travel from Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco with a bilingual guide, then visit colonial landmarks, a silversmith museum, a chocolate shop, and the Gauchesco Museum. At Estancia El Ombu, enjoy horseback or carriage riding, an asado lunch, gaucho skills, music, and dance. Guides may include Enzo, Jessica, or Andres.
“A must do experience when you are visiting Buenos Aires. You can visit the very nice village of san antonio de areco and one traditional estancia to see the gaucho’s lifestyle. You can do horseback riding, enjoy an amazing lunch and experience traditional dances”
Spend about nine hours beyond Buenos Aires, visiting San Antonio de Areco and a traditional estancia. Expect a silversmith workshop, church stop, empanadas, a short horseback ride, Argentine barbecue, wine, folklore, and gaucho horsemanship. Guides may include Carolina, Enrique, Miriam, Marcelo, or Mariela.
“It was a great excursion! The shop, church and ranch that we visited were so pretty. Our guide, Eugenia was extremely friendly. She answered all our question and made sure that all our experiences were amazing. I would 100% recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to have a great time.”
Travel from Buenos Aires to historic Santa Susana Ranch for wine and empanadas, a museum and chapel visit, antique carriage rides, Argentine barbecue, gaucho demonstrations, and a tango and folklore show. English, Spanish, and Portuguese hosts are available.
“We missed the excursion due to lack of clear communication from the vendor. Poor communication prior to the event. My voucher had one ouck up point. The location was changed. Prior to the day of the excursion, I asked several times what time the van would board guests. I received a response the day of the excursion. Poor customer service.”
Ride from central Buenos Aires to Estancia Don Silvano for empanadas, wine, a guided ranch visit, Creole roast, folk dancing, gaucho skills, and afternoon tea. The Victorian ranch house dates to 1930, and the estate’s hospitality began with Don Silvano in 1940.
“Ich hatte eine Private Fahrt. Top! Sichere, Aufmerksame und Vorausschauende Fahrerin, Jennifer 5⭐️für die Fahrten. Auf der Ranch , etwas kurze Reit-Tour, Wenig Spannende Atraktivitäten für den Preis . Essen viel zu viel , geschmacklich TOP 4⭐️+. Ciara hat Top Übersetzt und war auch sonst Unterhaltsam und eine Hervorragende Gastgeberin. Preisl-Leistung =mässig. Das Essen und der Wein haben es etwas gerettet. Unterhaltung während dem Essen , schön, interessant, umd mit viel Liebe , aufgeführt. Trotzdem würde ich es zu diesem Preis , nicht weiter empfehlen.”
Leave Buenos Aires for Santa Susana Ranch in the pampas. You’ll enjoy empanadas, wine, a generous barbecue, tango and folklore, gaucho demonstrations, mate, and pastries. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with Sofia among the guides noted for her helpful service.
“bylo super, wino i jedzenie super, mimo ze padalo odbyly sie pokazy gauchos, ominela nas jazda konna z powodu deszczu, wycieczka warta pieniedzy..... uwaga na wino darmo, dobre i MOCNE :)”
Leave Buenos Aires for Estancia Don Silvano, where a gaucho-guided horseback ride, empanadas, an all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch, folk music, dancing, carriage or tractor rides, and horse shows fill the day. English and Spanish guides lead the 8-hour outing. Hotel pickup is included, but drop-off is not.
“Was able to get tickets online and was picked up at designated place. The activities were very organized and informative. A nice way to spend an afternoon in thecountry”
Travel 80 km from Buenos Aires for a 9-hour polo day with hotel pickup, professional matches, horse introductions, a foot-mallet lesson, riding practice, a mini match, an asado, wine, and a final ride through the campo. Guides such as Juanse and Juan explain the sport in English or Spanish.
“We had a wonderful day with Juanse as our host. Whilst I chose not to ride, my travel partner, who is an experienced rider had a fantastic time watching the morning chuckas, learning the basics and then getting to play some polo with the group and the support staff. He specifically noted how well the day was run to include people with varied (including none) riding experience. Lunch was great - lots of various meats, veggies and wine or juice etc. as a non rider I really enjoyed the park like grounds, the birds, watching the games, and the dogs - bring your binoculars. All round positive and fun day.”
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